eating

[ ee-ting ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that eats.
2. food with reference to its quality or tastiness when eaten:

   This fish is delicious eating.

adjective

1. used in eating:

   They brought out plates and eating utensils for dinner.

2. good or fit to eat, especially raw: Compare baking ( def 5 ), cooking ( def 4 ).

   A sweet, crisp Gala is the perfect eating apple for a summer salad.

eating

/ ˈiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. food, esp in relation to its quality or taste

   this fruit makes excellent eating

adjective

1. relating to or suitable for eating, esp uncooked

   eating pears

2. relating to or for eating

   an eating house

Other Words From

• un·eat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of eating¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; eat ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun senses; eat ( def ) + -ing ² for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

The vitamin folate, also known as vitamin B9, is found in everyday foods such as beans and some green vegetables, meaning most people receive a sufficient dose from eating a regular, healthy diet.

From BBC

Meanwhile, as the Republicans are talking about eating cats and dogs, the Democrats are eating their own.

From Salon

The streamer has hosted multiple live programs since, including tennis and golf exhibition matches, a Tom Brady comedy roast, a hot dog eating competition and the SAG Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

That can include bath time, eating vegetables or experiencing something new for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

"He was eating a packet of Walkers cheese and onion crisps and he wasn't blinking," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• chewing
• consumption
• dining